About this opportunity
Sterling Engineering lists this Director of Operations opportunity in waskom, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location Options:
Waskom, TX / East Chicago, IL / Albertville, AL
Benefits:
Benefits from day 1 with almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, PTO/vacation, 401K (up to 6% match), etc.
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options:
up to 20% annual bonus
Job Summary:
Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across one or more facilities, overseeing production, safety, staffing, scheduling, quality, and financial performance. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, meet production goals, and support customer needs.
Job Duties:
Lead daily and monthly manufacturing operations to achieve production, efficiency, and customer delivery goals
Maintain a strong focus on employee safety, including training, equipment, and safety initiatives
Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
Monitor production efficiency, resource utilization, work assignments, and staffing levels
Develop and implement operational policies, processes, and long-term capacity plans
Work with Supply Chain and Purchasing to ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules
Manage budgets, forecasts, cost control, and capital improvement projects in partnership with Accounting
Lead hiring, employee development, performance management, and disciplinary processes
Monitor KPIs and quality metrics, resolve quality issues, and implement corrective actions
Work with Sales and Customer Service to support existing customers and identify new business opportunities
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of broad experience in manufacturing, engineering, production, scheduling, supply chain, quality, or related areas
Experience in low-volume manufacturing and managing complex business processes
Proven leadership and people-management experience
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Lean manufacturing and manufacturing quality tools
Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cost control
Knowledge of production scheduling and workforce planning
Understanding of HR practices including hiring, employee counseling, payroll, and benefits
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Worksite address
waskom, TX, 75692, US
Who can apply
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